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Cohen Grootboom

Cohen Grootboom

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True impact lies in crafting legal strategies that not only resolve conflicts but also empower clients to navigate uncertainty with confidence, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and ensuring long-term success in complex and evolving industries.
Jurisdiction South Africa, 2019
Language(s) English, Afrikaans
Office(s) Johannesburg
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Overview

Cohen Grootboom is a corporate and commercial litigation lawyer. His legal practice focuses on complex dispute resolution, particularly in industries such as renewable energy, military defence, telecommunications, and tax, with a strong focus on administrative law, corporate governance, and anti-bribery compliance. Cohen believes in providing clients with strategic, and pragmatic solutions that meet their unique needs.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Pretoria and has completed advanced certifications in corporate governance and company law. Cohen has represented multinational corporations and individual clients in high-stakes matters involving tax disputes, transfer pricing, liquidation proceedings, and constitutional litigation. His experience includes significant cases with the revenue collector and high-profile clients involved in the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.

Cohen's approach to law is both precise and client-centered. He understands the challenges his clients face and is committed to helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.

Cohen is approachable and dedicated to building strong relationships with his clients. His goal is to make a positive impact, both in the legal profession and in the lives of those he represents.
 

Career & Education

Education

  • Certificate, Advanced Company Law University of the Witwatersrand
  • Certificate, Practical Corporate Governance for the Modern African University of Cape Town
  • LLB University of Pretoria

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Legal Practice Council of South Africa 2019 to present

Knowledge

  • Balancing Fairness and Justice in Unlawful Administrative Action, 12/5/2024
  • Lost-email, lost cause: The use of e-mail for service in Companies Tribunal proceedings, 9/19/2024
  • The public procurement act, 2024 - an attempt at restoring public trust and confidence in the procurement system: lessons from the state capture commission, 9/12/2024

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